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Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 363 students in Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
363 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-89%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.56
# American Indian Students
34 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
12%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
292 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
62%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
27 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
21
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,793 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,576 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,793
$14,560
Spending / Student
$23,576
$13,933
Best Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bulding 170 State Rd 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Chama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Chama Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Escalante Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District?
Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 363 students.
What is the rank of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District?
Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District is ranked #136 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District?
81% of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District?
Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,576 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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